Author: hanalarock

Using the Outdoors to Encourage Fitness in Your Child

February 26, 2016

Getting in shape outdoors with your significant other or even your dog, is an easy way for ourselves to stay motivated. However, getting your children involved is a whole other story. It’s no secret…
10 Ways to Stay Motivated on Your Outdoor Fitness Goals

February 25, 2016

Creating outdoor fitness goals for yourself is one thing, but actually sticking to them is another. It’s easy to begin your workouts and implement your fitness plan, but to keep it going…
The Best Hiking, Camping, and Outdoor Fitness Apps of 2016

February 24, 2016

This year, even more apps have hit the market that will be great for hikers, campers, backpackers, and outdoor fitness enthusiasts alike. If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get…
Don’t Make These Fitness Mistakes While Hiking

February 18, 2016

Incorporating fitness into your hikes is no doubt a great way to get moving. No matter what your fitness goals are, everyone can use hiking as a means of getting to where…
Blogging Your Hiking Experience: An Interview with John Bresnihan

February 17, 2016

A few weeks ago, I was introduced to John Bresnihan. Bresnihan not only has experience hiking several major trails in the United States, but also on the other side of the world. I…
10 Fitness Gear Items for the Trail

February 16, 2016

There are hikers, and then there are fitness hikers. While regular hikers are concerned with packing the basics for a hiking trip, fitness hikers need to also make sure they have the…
How to Do Valentine’s Day the Backpacking Way

February 15, 2016

What are you doing for Valentine’s Day this year? Out of all the days, today is the day to do something a little more romantic. However, romantic doesn’t have to mean dressing…
What Your Body is Trying to Tell You

February 11, 2016

While hiking and backpacking are definitely great for your health, we all know there are precautions that you need to take in order to keep yourself healthy and safe on the trail.…
8 Awesome Outdoor Fitness Retreats in North America

February 10, 2016

Those looking for a great way to combine backpacking and fitness in one should check out fitness retreats. You might wonder if there can actually be a such thing as ‘fitness retreats’, but…
Design Your Own Backcountry Fitness Challenge

February 9, 2016

Reaching your fitness goals in the outdoors isn’t impossible, but it’s not easy to plan, either. While there are guided fitness hikes you can join, they are usually more generalized and can’t…